They said to him, "We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Letters (γραμματα). Official documents from the Sanhedrin about the charges against Paul.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

We neither received letters, etc. Why the Jews in Judea had not forwarded the accusation against Paul to their brothers at Rome, so that t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We neither received letters out of Judea concerning you...—It seems strange at first that no news should have come from J…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Although people did not understand it, they spoke against it. This is often a blessing. This is the kind of advertisement that helps the gospel, fo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The immediate response of the Roman Jewish leaders to Paul’s address is surprising. Apparently they did not want to get involved. They disclaimed h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Neither by letters. The priests and scribes did not remain silent because they had become more gentle towards Paul, or so that they might …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they said to him
That is, the chief men of the Jews at Rome, whom Paul had called together, replied; either in a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was for the honour of Paul that those who examined his case acquitted him. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear h…

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